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June 5, 2024 · Cessna 172P · N9567L

Santa Ynez, CA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 5, 2024
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Santa Ynez, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172P (1986)
Tail Number
N9567L
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR24LA181

The student pilot reported that while landing to the runway, he performed two go-arounds, and on the . On the third landing attempt to land, he experienced two “bumps” followed by a gust of wind which aggravated the third “bump” into an oscillation that slammed the airplane into the ground and it became airborne. The pilot , which prompted the pilot to performed a “touch-and go.” procedure” According to the pilot, while on climb out, he heard “he heard the engine die” and began the procedures for an emergency landing without engine power. While in a left turn to avoid obstacles, He reported that while in a left turn, the airplane stalled and subsequently entered a spin. spun. His last recollections were of trying to correct the spin. A witness reported that they observed the airplane on the third landing, and that it landed hard, bounced multiple times, and struck the tail and possibly the propeller before it began to climb. The witness stated that the airplane then turned left and about 150 to 200 ft above ground level (agl), it banked left and then descended and impacted the ground. They added that the engine sounded like it was at full rpm until it impacted the ground. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in exceedance of the critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin, with insufficient altitude for recovery. The student pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack which resulted in a stall and subsequent spin during a go-around.

Full Narrative

The student pilot reported that while landing to the runway, he performed two go-arounds, and on the . On the third landing attempt to land, he experienced two “bumps” followed by a gust of wind which aggravated the third “bump” into an oscillation that slammed the airplane into the ground and it became airborne. The pilot , which prompted the pilot to performed a “touch-and go.” procedure” According to the pilot, while on climb out, he heard “he heard the engine die” and began the procedures for an emergency landing without engine power. While in a left turn to avoid obstacles, He reported that while in a left turn, the airplane stalled and subsequently entered a spin. spun. His last recollections were of trying to correct the spin. A witness reported that they observed the airplane on the third landing, and that it landed hard, bounced multiple times, and struck the tail and possibly the propeller before it began to climb. The witness stated that the airplane then turned left and about 150 to 200 ft above ground level (agl), it banked left and then descended and impacted the ground. They added that the engine sounded like it was at full rpm until it impacted the ground. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:39 PDT
Nearest AirportSanta Ynez Airport/Kunkle Fiel (0nm S)
Runway26
Runway Length2803 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN9567L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · First Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time16:35
Weather SourcePILO

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